Some readers said their support was dependent on who remained in control, whereas others said as long as jobs were not affected, they supported the move.

"Takeover? You surely mean bailout. Yes, because we need their capital, expertise and technology. We are too small of a country to develop the oilsands alone," said Anthony Aleksic on Facebook.

Our fault for giving him a majority government, wait until the next election. The only problem we may not be able to undo some of the things that are being legislated thru right now. We need a government that cares about Canadians and our beloved land, we need climate control and clean energy, we need jobs for Canadians not China. - Peggy Wilson, Facebook